‘History comes alive’ at the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival
The festival, named after the first Black child to integrate an elementary school in New Orleans, returns to the National Civil Rights Museum after a two-year hiatus.
The festival, named after the first Black child to integrate an elementary school in New Orleans, returns to the National Civil Rights Museum after a two-year hiatus.
Experts at the University of Memphis Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology helped determine the artifact’s authenticity.
The Russian news agency Tass has confirmed the death of Joshua Alan Jones of Memphis.
FedEx claims the contractor, which operated 225 routes in 10 states and had called for fees to be increased along with other changes, launched a “coordinated and multi-faceted campaign” that was “unfairly and wrongfully disparaging” FedEx Ground.
Negotiations between the festival and the partnership hit a rough patch this week over the amount. Mayor tells MIM and Memphis River Parks Partnership to work it outRelated story:
We must fight for abortion rights, especially for legal exemptions for medical complications as well as pregnancies caused rape and incest, and impregnated children.
Little Rock’s Westrock says its coffee is served in 13 of the top 25 quick-service food chains in the U.S.
Saints battle back to win late after trailing 21-0 and 28-13.
Late touchdown sinks No. 11 team in the Daily Memphian rankings.
Chicken Paillard is as simple as chicken piccata, but it elevates your weeknight chicken game. Plus, an extra bonus, a recipe for beurre blanc.
In two of the incidents, officers were struck or nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicles. In the third incident, an officer was hit in the chest by gunfire but was protected by his bulletproof vest.
Major projects in subsequent years include roof replacements for Bon Lin Elementary and Middle, Bartlett Elementary and Appling Middle, and a gymnasium renovation at the Ninth Grade Academy.
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The awards ceremony returns Sunday, Aug. 28, following a two-year pause due to the pandemic.
Melissa Collins, a 21-year veteran of the district and second-grade teacher at JP Freeman Optional School, has been named Tennessee Teacher of the Year.
His parole hearing was Aug. 10 at Hardeman County Correctional Center in Whiteville, Tenn. The hearing officer recommended denial of parole based on the seriousness of the offense.
A large number of Memphians could to see a dramatic reduction in their debt load, under a new student loan forgiveness program from President Joe Biden. But is that a good thing?
Inflation is taking its toll, and business travel is still below pre-pandemic levels, but the tourism sector’s recovery seems to be on track.
All work is weather permitting, and a detour will be posted for all closures.
The web series explores Jewish food in America, and two episodes feature familiar Memphis faces and places.
Eligible families now have the choice to use an ESA – also known as a voucher – to attend private schools and get extra help for their children.
A conversation about cheeseburgers with Jennifer Biggs, Chris Herrington and Eric Barnes devolves into culinary distractions, general mockery and outright name-calling.
To celebrate the arrival of Whataburger to the metro area, Jennifer Biggs, Chris Herrington and Eric Barnes rank fast-food burgers from worst to best.
Our photographers captured a range of emotions, from a toddler’s joy to the sorrow of firefighters grieving for one of their own.
The expansion and ribbon-cutting at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church follow Meharry’s acquisition of four Sanitas USA, Inc. medical clinics in Memphis last month.
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Though Memphis opted into the settlement, athletic director Ed Scott said in late April that the Tigers did not have the means to share the full $20.5 million with their athletes. Federal judge paves way for colleges to pay athletes millions A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how MLB executive Bryan Seeley named College Sports Commission CEORelated content:
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Saturday morning’s thunderstorms that brought lightning and 1-2 inches of rain have disrupted several outdoor events planned for the day.
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.